Japan Accident: Car Hits Pedestrians on Tokyo Road, 8 People Injured

A car slammed into pedestrians on a street where they were had gathered for New Year's festivities in Tokyo, Japan. The tragic accident injuring eight people, authorities have confirmed.

Police have arrested a man, who reportedly is in his 20s. Authorities did not give further details about the suspect.

Authorities said he has been taken to the custody as he tried to kill people by driving the car through the street. According to local media, the car had been closed to vehicle traffic for the New Year festivities.